Crock Pot Collard Greens with Bacon – Southern Comfort at Home
Enjoy the comforting flavors of Crock Pot Collard Greens with Bacon, perfect for family gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- Crock Pot
Ingredients
For the Greens
- 2 bunches Collard Greens Remove tough center stems
- 6 slices Bacon Can substitute with turkey bacon
- 1 medium Onion Diced
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Liquid
- 4 cups Chicken Stock Vegetable stock for a meat-free version
- 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
For the Heat
- 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Adjust according to preference
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
For Extra Flavor
- 2 tablespoons Bacon Drippings Reserved from cooked bacon
Instructions
How to Make Crock Pot Collard Greens with Bacon
- In a skillet, cook cut bacon until crisp, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the drippings and set the bacon aside to cool, then crumble it.
- Remove tough stems from the collard greens and chop the leaves into 2-3 inch pieces. Wash thoroughly to remove grit.
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Sauté these aromatics to enhance their flavors before adding them to the slow cooker.
- In the slow cooker, whisk together the chicken stock, reserved bacon drippings, apple cider vinegar, and crushed red pepper. Add the collard greens, sautéed onion, and garlic, mixing well.
- Cover and cook on low for 10 hours until the greens are tender and flavorful.
- Just before serving, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in the crumbled bacon.
Notes
Optionally serve with a drizzle of hot sauce for an added kick.